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What We're Reading: The Swimmers

"The swimmers are unknown to one another except through their private routines (slow lane, medium lane, fast lane) and the solace each takes in their morning or afternoon laps. But when a crack appear...

2026 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Now Open

The 2026 Robert D. Blue Scholarship presented by the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation is now open. Soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondar...
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What We're Reading: How to read a book

Almost skipped 'How to Read a Book' by Monica Wood because the title didn’t grab me-but wow, that would’ve been a mistake!This novel completely surprised me. It’s a tender, beautifully written s...

Kirkwood to Hold Largest Nursing Pinning Ceremony in College History on May 8

Kirkwood Community College will hold its largest nursing pinning ceremony in school history on Friday, May 8, celebrating 88 graduates completing the program and entering the health care workforc...

What We're Reading: 'Such a Clever Girl'

Darby Kane was an unknown author to me, but now that I've finished this book, I will definitely be getting better acquainted with her! A former divorce lawyer, Kane has neatly changed course into an a...
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What we're reading: Making the Best of What’s Left...

I recently read 'Making the Best of What’s Left: When We’re Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered' by Judith Viorst, who many will recognize as the author of 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horribl...

Hanson among scholarships awarded to Iowa students by Iowa Farm Bureau

To help strengthen the future of agriculture and rural communities, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation awarded 98 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students. The recipients include 27 ...

What We're Reading: Messenger Cat Cafe

I recently finished this endearing short book 'Messenger Cat Cafe' by Nagi Shimeno. Check out the Goodreads (3.89 rating) synopsis:"After a long life with a loving human family, tabby cat Fuuta has pa...
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IHCA Foundation to award health care scholarships

IHCA Foundation to award health care scholarships for long-term care employees and high school seniors32 scholarships now available; applications due May 31The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foun...

What We're Reading: The Correspondent

Review of 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans:This book was told entirely through the exchange of letters between Sybil Van Antwerp and her many friend, relatives and even a few enemies. I had imagi...
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